The city is facing a severe water supply disruption as repair work continues on major pipelines and pumping stations, according to reports from ARY News. The breakdown has affected several residential and commercial areas, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access clean water for daily use.
Officials from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said that multiple supply lines had developed faults due to aging infrastructure and recent high-pressure surges. Repair teams have been deployed to fix the damaged sections, but restoration work is expected to take several days.
The disruption has particularly impacted areas such as Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Karachi, Baldia Town, and Saddar, where water flow has dropped significantly. Many residents have been forced to rely on private tankers, which are reportedly charging inflated rates amid increased demand.
A senior KWSC official stated that while the main water lines are being repaired, temporary arrangements have been made to supply water through alternative routes. However, due to the scale of the damage, complete restoration may not be possible immediately.
“Several key pipelines and pumping stations are undergoing urgent repairs,” the spokesperson said. “We request citizens to conserve water and avoid wastage during this time.”
Experts have long warned that Karachi’s water infrastructure is in dire need of modernization. The city, which relies on water from the Hub and Keenjhar lakes, often faces shortages due to leakages, illegal connections, and insufficient pumping capacity. The current situation has once again highlighted the need for long-term investment in urban water management systems.
Civic groups and residents have urged the authorities to accelerate repair work and ensure fair distribution across all neighborhoods, particularly low-income areas that are most affected by supply cuts.
The ongoing crisis comes at a time when the Sindh government is also focusing on improving connectivity and infrastructure in other regions. Recently, officials confirmed that the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway is set for completion by 2028 a move aimed at boosting trade and easing transport routes across the province.
As Karachi struggles to restore normal water supply, city administrators are being urged to adopt sustainable water management practices and strengthen infrastructure resilience to prevent future breakdowns.
